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The Virginia farmhouse-style home, built in 2017, uses Tennessee fieldstone for the base and chimneys. The architect was Norman Davenport Askins and builder was Bonner Custom Homes. "When you get there, you feel...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Through the circular window of the Virginia farmhouse-style home, homeowner Ellen Turner said its possible to see all the way from the front yard to the back porch. Contributed by Christopher OquendoText by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A home office is carved out of space between rooms on the main level of the home.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The iron skylight in the stairwell is an architectural feature found elsewhere in the home, such as the shower wall and doors from the kitchen to the covered back porch.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The framed vintage posters from Paris in the stairwell include one advertising breath mints. Contributed by Christopher OquendoText by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The framed vintage posters from Paris in the stairwell include one advertising breath mints.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

The master bedroom’s furnishings and upholstery were chosen to create a “soft and peaceful” room, said homeowner Ellen Turner. Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom has a soft elements, plus a design hack with the headboard. It's made of picture frame molding and fabric covering plywood that is secured to the wall.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

The iron shower enclosure is an alternative to frameless glass doors. The ironwork matches the windows above the tub in the marble master bathroom.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The island, with a second farmhouse-style sink, is painted Black Fox by Benjamin Moore. The kitchen, breakfast area and living room are open but the faux beams define the spaces.

The graphite limestone backsplash has curved edges that add even more interest to the kitchen in the new Buckhead home.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The striped gray-and-green Roman shade in the kitchen matches one in the mudroom. The Virginia farmhouse-style home was built in 2017 by Bonner Custom Homes. Contributed by Christopher OquendoText by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The breakfast table was the first piece of furniture that Ellen Turner and Carson Pilcher bought for their new home.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A collection of pewter in a bar niche adds a handsome element to the design aesthetic, said homeowner Ellen Turner. The bar also has the graphite limestone used for the countertops and backsplash in the kitchen...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The tufted chair and ottoman, made in England, have a classic look that fits with the home's traditional interiors. FText by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The wallpaper was a last-minute decision that Ellen Turner loves because of the dimension it adds to her dining room. Other details include the nailhead trim on the chairs.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The study is awash in gray, from the grasscloth wallpaper to the painted trim and millwork and the upholstery. Above the fireplace, wooden shaft golf clubs join with artwork from St. Andrews Links in Scotland.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The accessories in the sitting room reflect the homeowners pastimes quail hunting and golf. Contributed by Christopher OquendoChristopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

Bunkbeds in a guest room are just the setting for sleepovers.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Rope detailing is an area touch on the bunkbeds in a kid-friendly guest room, which also continues the shiplap look seen elsewhere in the Virginia farmhouse-style residence. Contributed by Christopher OquendoChristopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

The covered back porch, with its vaulted ceiling, uses the same Tennessee fieldstone that is seen on the front of the home and its chimneys. The Bevolo lanterns are from Circa Lighting.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Reclaimed barn wood, from Vintage Lumber Sales gives a rustic dimension to the basement ceiling. The feather art over the fireplace was purchased at ADAC.Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Neptune Pools gave the homeowners a pool that was big enough to swim laps and for kids to play in. The curved design of the pool, which has a hot tub and waterfall, matches the curve of the fieldstone retaining...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Ellen Turner is principal and co-owner of Turnerboone commercial interiors and Carson Pilcher is a retired pilot who is vice president of Turnerboone. The couple and their 9-year-old daughter, Stiles Pilcher, moved...Text by Lori Johnston/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/Christopher Oquendo Photographer

A balcony looks onto Dina Woodruff's pool and pool cabana with a fireplace and television. She enjoys being able to light a fire, swim or just sit by the pool.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Dina Woodruff, owner of Peridot in Buckhead, purchased her Georgian home in 2011. She has a English cream golden retriever named Madge and a miniature schnauzer named Talley.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A flight of stairs leads from the screened porch down to the backyard, pool and cabana.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Dina Woodruff's 4,800-square foot home in Atlanta contains four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The Georgian-style house was built in 1934 and has undergone renovations, with the previous owners working with...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

On the covered porch, Dina Woodruff decorated with an image transfer on reclaimed metal by her son, Wood Adamson, and iron coffee table from Peridot.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An oil painting by Ann Rogers features her son, Wood Adamson, when he was a child.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The home's interiors are traditional with pieces from the homeowner's boutique, Peridot, antiques and family items. A French enfilade borders the wall, and the iron and rope chandelier is from Peridot.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Dina Woodruff, owner of Peridot in Buckhead, purchased her Georgian home in 2011. She has a English cream golden retriever named Madge and a miniature schnauzer named Talley.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The vaulted screened porch provides an intimate spot for meals, with shutters from Scott Antique Markets and sun-blocking drapes. Seating around the dining table includes a settee.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The screened porch has a brick and stone fireplace, clock from Scott Antique Markets and a hint of shelving.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The porch floor was painted gray, black and cream by Brian Carter Art and Design. "He's fabulous," she said. "He just came in and came up with that design."Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

A breakfast room in Dina Woodruff's home features floral wallpaper sourced by Huff-Dewberry and a horse painting on canvas by Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke. Seagrass shades add a natural texture to the room.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Dina Woodruff displays a collection of inherited items throughout her home, including the dining room. The silver tea service on the buffet is from her grandmother while the French mirror above is from a trip to...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of Italian candle sconces found at Scott Antique Markets hang above a pink sofa that homeowner Dina Woodruff said was inspired by Lacefield pillows.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

Woodruff said Patricia McLean Interiors recommended framing them, and she used Fred Reed Picture Framing for the restoration. The buffet and trompe l'oeil mirror are from Scott Antique Markets. The fireside topiaries...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A French chandelier from Scott Antique Markets hangs above the dining room table in Dina Woodruff's Atlanta home. She said it was found in an old hotel and was coated dark brown from smoke. A few of the crystals...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

A painting of a deer on a green couch by O. M. Norling deserves a second look in the foyer. A series of arches, added during the renovation by previous owners, lead to rooms such as the family room.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An island topped with Carrara marble is the center of Dina Woodruff's kitchen. A traditional bar light, from Solaria in Decatur, hangs above. The kitchen also was renovated by the previous owners with features such...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

A stainless steel range by Wolf and a matching hood brings shine to the kitchen. "I do love it, and you would not be surprised if there were four pots in the oven and the grill going," Dina Woodruff said.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

Diptychs by Wood Adamson, Dina Woodruff's son, hang in the foyer. "I like his fresh approach to his art," she said. "And I'm proud of him because he is my son, and he is using his passion."Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Art featuring a biplane by Todd Alexander pops against the navy wall in Dina Woodruff's family room. The navy Greek key trim matches the wall color.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

The home's interiors are traditional with pieces from the homeowner's boutique, Peridot, antiques and family items. A French enfilade borders the wall, and the iron and rope chandelier is from Peridot.

A balcony looks onto Dina Woodruff's pool and pool cabana with a fireplace and television. She enjoys being able to light a fire, swim or just sit by the pool.Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

Dina Woodruff's 4,800-square foot home in Atlanta contains four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The Georgian-style house was built in 1934 and has undergone renovations, with the previous owners working with...Text by Marena Galluccio/Photos by Christopher Oquendo

When Deana Kingsbury purchased her Druid Hills home in 2015, she spotted her birthdate stamped on the exterior bricks. The 4,200-square-foot house, which was built in 1926, contains five bedrooms and four-and-a-half...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The doorway composed of repurposed bricks from the home's exterior leads to the master bedroom. Additional details include white shiplap on the ceiling.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Electric yellow-green drapes hang around palladium windows, and a teal sofa sourced by Wolf Design Group infuses jewel tones.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

Deana Kingsbury's sunny contemporary sitting room features a teal sofa and yellow-green drapes. Multi-colored accent pillows bring in texture, while the agate and stained brass sconces bring in a natural element...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

Blue faux leather barn doors with gold nailhead trim separate the living space from the sitting room in Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Kingsbury found the wooden and red metal bench bench at Kudzu Antiques + Modern.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The table, from Kudzu Antiques + Modern, has a top made from the reclaimed wood of a bowling alley floor, homeowner Deana Kingsbury said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The dining room is painted teal with a patterned tile floor and a glass chandelier and artwork in keeping with the home's contemporary interior design style. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News Service.(Christopher...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The dining room is painted teal with a patterned tile floor and a glass chandelier and artwork in keeping with the home's contemporary interior design style.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The 10-foot island's quartzite was selected because homeowner Deana Kingsbury said it looks like Vincent Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" painting.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen has a number of striking elements, including a white professional-grade Viking range, blue cabinetry and a white-and-gray countertop in a waterfall style. The iridescent backsplash tile contains blues...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

The stone fireplace by Francois & Co. was inspired by the style of the limestone header of the front door in the 1926 home in the Atlanta neighborhood.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Deana Kingsbury's sitting room in her Leila Ross Wilburn-designed home is filled with contemporary pieces like a sputnik-style fixture, curved teal sofa and gold-leafed coffee table.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

White subway tile encompasses the renovated master bathroom in the 1926 Druid Hills home. A walk-in shower with frameless glass doors includes unlacquered brass hardware.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A vaulted ceiling with white shiplap adds extra interior in the master bedroom. The navy bedding and wood headboard ground the space, while the sunburst mirror is a shape found elsewhere in the home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The porte cochere is a key architectural element in the 1926 residence, which was designed by Atlanta architect Leila Ross Wilburn.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The carriage house is now a one-bedroom studio apartment with a kitchenette above the garage. The building, with a Spanish barrel tile roof, was renovated byText by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

The outdoor fireplace was renovated as part of overall changes to the home and property in Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A wooden outdoor dining table with chairs provides a place to dine in Deana Kingsbury's Druid Hills backyard, which has astroturf.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ www.ophotography.com

Deana Kingsbury's backyard contains a pool, outdoor fireplace and dining area. "It always looks like summertime in our backyard," she said.

Deana Kingsbury, who is a portrait photographer, purchased her 1926 Leila Ross Wilburn-designed home in 2015. The home is on the 50th anniversary of the Druid Hills Tour of Homes & Gardens on April 20-22.

Giuliana and Bill Rancic are saying goodbye to their Windy City brownstone! The TV personality, 43, and her entrepreneur husband, 46, have listed their 1866 townhouse with Laura Rubin Dresner of Baird...

The 8,098 square-foot property underwent a down-to-the-studs renovation two years ago, according to the listing, and now boasts stunning features on all four levels. One living room shows the couple’s...

An all-white kitchen with Calcutta marble, multiple Subzero fridges and two wine coolers was the perfect spot for the Rancic’s and their son Duke, 5, to whip up their signature chicken skewers. ...

The formal dining room is all about glamour, thanks to a crystal chandelier, oversized gold-framed mirror, velvet-upholstered chairs and statement blue wallpaper.

French doors are the focal point in the main floor’s family room, and open out onto the back deck that has a fireplace, kitchen and TV.

The master bedroom takes up the entire third floor, and don’t be fooled: this serene sleeping space is just the beginning of the unbelievable amenities the suite offers.

The bathroom — one of five on the property — and dressing room expand over a combined two stories, and include a balcony on the second level that overlooks the large soaking tub.

The wall-to-wall storage space sits behind paneled doors, stylishly stashing the red carpet queen's arsenal of gowns and jewelry.

Duke’s bedroom is a boy’s dream, with bunk beds, plane-patterned wallpaper and lots of room to play.

Another spare bedroom, one of 5 total, has a more feminine finish, with pale pink wallpaper and elegant light fixtures.

Another landing zone showcases their penchant for personalization again through the “R” and “G” pillows perched atop a reading nook that’s nestled under the stairs.

It would be hard to get any work done in this chic den! The TV, plush sofa and views that overlook Chicago’s prime Gold Coast neighborhood provide plenty of reasons to swap office hours for relaxation...

A basement man cave/media room includes wood-paneled walls, a custom bar and three large-screen TVs so no one has to compromise on what to watch.

Duke’s play space, also on the lowest level, has an adorable mini table, an easel, a drum set and doors that no doubt hide more of toys. Duke isn’t the only one who gets extra areas either — his parents...

The 5,200-square-foot house in Canton contains four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. The 6-acre property also features a 3,000-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath guest house that owners R. Hardy Smith and Terrie...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton farmhouse home has black cabinetry with brass hardware. The stainless steel appliances are by Thermador and white subway tiles line the walls.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A sliding barn door leads to the basement in the Canton home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the home's two office spaces is filled with lights, a desk, a chair and pinboards from RH. "We have never been able to share an office, so I managed to carve out two small spaces for each of us," Terrie Rice...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Black wall bunk beds line a wall in the upstairs loft. "The room is modern yet casual," said Terrie Rice. A pair of black leather chairs surround a wood coffee table and eclectic ottomans.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of homeowner Terrie Rice's favorite features is the modern black iron staircase. "It makes a statement when you walk in the front door," she said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

One of the main home's four bedrooms contains a carved wooden headboard and sofa.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The covered back porch of the Canton residence contains both a dining area and entertaining area with a fireplace and TV.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A stone walkway leads to an entrance of the guest house on the 6-acre property. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News Service.(Christopher Oquendo/www.ophotography.com)Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Striped Libeco bedding and iron headboards from RH add to the farmhouse feel, along with mounted cast iron horseheads, in a guest house bedroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's "party barn" is a vaulted structure with 3,000 square feet, two bedrooms and a bathroom.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Massive wooden beams in the "party barn" accentuate the spacious guest house and crystal chandeliers from RH bring city glam to the farmhouse-style structure.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The "party barn," , contains a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The island, open shelving and shiplap add to the modern farmhouse interiors.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Shiplap walls encase a sitting room in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton residence. A print of a bull on canvas from Urban Farmhouse, one of Terrie Rice's favorite pieces, highlights the space. Floor lamps...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A vintage wine opener is attached to a rolling bar cart, which displays crystal brandy decanters. The oversized wall clock is from Urban Farmhouse.Christopher Oquendo

The sprawling kitchen doubles as a breakfast nook with a wooden table, chairs and bench. Black cabinets line the wall and the doorway to the butler's pantry, and a dramatic white hood hangs over a Thermador range...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A mesh door helps separate the kitchen from the butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton home, while still allowing the space to feel open.Christopher Oquendo

Open shelving hangs along subway tile walls to create a beckoning space in the kitchen. Lighting by Savoy House from Progressive Lighting hangs over the long wooden table.Christopher Oquendo

A pair of eye-catching Dunbar six-light chandeliers by Savoy House in brass and bronze accents illuminate the kitchen.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Three glass and brass chandeliers hang over the Carrara marble dining table. The giant circular wood frame mirror reflects the bull canvas print in the sitting room.Christopher Oquendo

The modern farmhouse living room features neutral sofas and high-backed chairs. A wooden coffee table with an urn rests on a rug from Outrageous Interiors.Christopher Oquendo

Like in the dining room, the walls of the modern master bedroom feature a Thibaut grasscloth wallcovering. "I love the romance of the dark grasscloth and the tall antiqued mirrored headboard accented with the light...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A swing bed is suspended from the ceiling with rope on the screened porch. It gives the Canton homeowners a comfortable perch to see the surroundings.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A swing bed is suspended from the ceiling with rope on the screened porch. It gives the Canton homeowners a comfortable perch to see the surroundings.Christopher Oquendo

In the master bedroom, a carved wooden console that Terrie Rice calls her "porcupine piece" is from Outrageous Interiors.Christopher Oquendo

A black-and-white standalone bathtub with brass hardware from RH highlights the farmhouse-style master bathroom.Christopher Oquendo

One of Terrie Rice's favorite pieces is the arched armoire from RH in the master bath. "It really added a lot of personality to that space," she said.Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The butler's pantry in R. Hardy Smith's and Terrie Rice's Canton farmhouse home has black cabinetry with brass hardware.Christopher Oquendo

This home was built in 1998, but Rothman + Rothman renovated the porch, living room and kitchen, which is on the Junior League of Atlanta's Tour of Kitchens on March 24-25.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Italian-inspired tile from Specialty Tile bordered white wood planks and the Bertazzoni range and hood create a dramatic focal point in the renovated Brookhaven kitchen.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The breakfast nook features a table and chairs from RH and a drink bar with a Miele coffee system and Monogram wine storage units.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The breakfast nook in Lori Holt and Brian Chandler's home doubles as a coffee and wine bar. Dual wine storage by Monogram holds 48 bottles each. A Miele coffee system also is built in, on marble countertops with...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The black-and-chrome Bertazzoni range is Brian Chandler's favorite piece in his renovated kitchen by Rothman + Rothman. The six-burner cooktop is among the new appliances in the kitchen.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The appliances are from Guy Gunter. White wood planks and thin candle-like sconces by RH frame the cooking area.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The brick traditional Brookhaven home was purchased by Lori Holt and Brian Chandler in 2009. The home, built in 1998, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and about 3,500 square feet.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The homeowners and their guests can perch on a trio of wooden and metal bar chairs from Wayfair at the new island. The Superlative marble is from Stone Connection.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The modern living room also was part of the renovation. The built-ins were existing, but the designers updated the fireplace, which now has honed black granite. The recliners and sofa are by Mitchell Gold and Bob...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A leather chair from Stanton Home Furnishings is covered with a reindeer pelt throw next to an accent table, also from Stanton. The rug is from Steve McKenzie's.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A velvet sofa by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams adds jewel-toned pizazz to the living room.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Mounted antlers bookend the arched living room entryway with a transom. A pendant light hangs over an round, spindle-leg table atop a hide rug in the Brookhaven home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A sofa with a zebra-inspired fabric is paired with a trunk that doubles as a coffee table in the Brookhaven home. The Louis XV chair and table are ready for a game of chess at any time.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A mounted unicorn head inspired by Dr. Seuss' book, "And To Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," and a Sawfish sculpture add whimsy to the stairway. "Those are very dear to us," said Lori Holt.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The clawfoot tub in the master bath is one of Lori Holt's favorite updates in the renovations. The refinished cast iron tub is from the 1930s.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Below a decorative window is a recreation of "Cat Detective in the Wrong Part of Town" by Dr. Seuss. It was adapted posthumously from the 1969 original pencil and watercolor on illustration board.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The space is outfitted with an outdoor sofa, chairs, ottomans and coffee table.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Lori Holt and Brian Chandler purchased their Brookhaven home in 2009. Brian manages the technical support desk for Northside Hospital. Lori is senior vice president of fuels and co-owned assets for Oglethorpe Power...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The brick traditional Brookhaven home was purchased by Lori Holt and Brian Chandler in 2009. The home, built in 1998, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and about 3,500 square feet.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Brandon Hancock has a flair for antiquing with industrial items at his Marietta townhome. For instance, here a pair of industrial warehouse lights from The Big Chandelier hang over a pool table in the basement....Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The traditional brick townhome in Marietta was built in 2002 by Ashton Woods. The townhome has 2,472 square feet, four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half baths.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Industrial Chic Loft turned an old cart into a dining table, giving it a custom top. The table can fit between 12 and 15 people around it, said homeowner Brandon Hancock.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The collection of theater spotlights, which homeowner Brandon Hancock says are from a playhouse in Brooklyn, that shut down in the early 1940s, is a conversation starter. "Everyone mentions them," he said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen has an island with quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel KitchenAid appliances. The home was built by Ashton Woods.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A vintage Underwood typewriter, from Scott Antique Markets, and a terrarium of cactus rests in the foyer.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Addison Hancock's sitting space has a sofa and a coffee table from Industrial Chic Loft by Christopher Bailey over a cowhide rug.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique ledger rests on a desk in the Marietta living room. Homeowner Brandon Hancock said it holds the minutes from 1912 to 1918 for the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Hancock's industrial, eclectic living room consists of a Bush Hog saw blade mirror from Scott Antique Markets and a pair of Indian horse statues from Kudzu Antiques in Decatur on the mantel. "I wanted something...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An old production crate for a movie company serves as the living room's coffee table, purchased from Scott Antique Markets. Hancock said he believes that the book is written in Swedish and filled with magazines...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

An antique ledger rests on a desk in the Marietta living room. The modern pendant is from West Elm and a vintage Chevrolet sign hangs over the stairs.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The sitting room is a central gathering spot for Cobb County homeowner Brandon Hancock and his family and friends. A pair of steer horns hangs over a television, and an antique Belgian woodworking bench holds a...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A pair of star lights from Scott Antique Markets cast a stained glass-like effect in Brandon Hancock's daughter's bedroom. "They fit perfectly," he said. "At night they give off a really good shadow, which is really...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A wood upholstered bed, with its unusual headboard shape, is from Scott Antique Markets. A pair of nightstands by Industrial Chic Loft flank it with lights from Kudzu Antiques. The art piece above the bed is a painted...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Homeowner Brandon Hancock snagged the carpet after seeing it in front of the cash registers at Citizen Supply at Ponce City Market. It wasn't for sale, but he asked if he could buy it. A few days later, the store...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The master bedroom closet has built-ins by the homeowner, while he believes the island is a vintage GE cart (it's from purchased from Varnish + Vine).Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The light is from Rustique Iron in Marietta.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Black-and-white photographs by Atlantan Emily Hart line the stairwell. The mirror is composed of metal gas station numbers.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A teak sofa from Rocky Mountain Ski & Board offers a place to sit on the back porch. Like inside the home, Brandon Hancock has decorated with items from Scott Antique Markets, including the vintage Double Cola sign...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Brandon Hancock, a restaurateur, purchased the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhome in 2015. The 2,472-square-foot home is decorated with antiques and vintage pieces from Scott Antique Markets and Paris...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

When Michael Halwig and his wife, Nancy, purchased a 1916 Georgian Revival home in Midtown Atlanta, they didn’t expect to rebuild the entire house. ...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

Michael and Nancy Halwig rebuilt their Midtown Atlanta home in 2009, using the 1916 plans for the Georgian Revival home. The exterior is painted in Composed with trim in Statuesque by Behr.Christopher Oquendo

Reupholstered furniture casts shapely silhouettes in the formal living room. The room is painted in Behr's Classic Silver while the trim is in Benjamin Moore's Snowfall White.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Built-in bookshelves and a sectional wrap around the great room. The shelves were designed to accommodate the flat-screen TV from their previous home.The coffered ceiling adds dimension while the expansive open...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A grandfather clock is a distinguishing interior feature, among the traditional furnishings, and the oval window is positioned near the front door of the home, modeled after the original 1916 house.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A neutral chaise lounge offers a restful spot next to the fireplace in the formal living room. The furniture is upholstered in fabric from Lewis and Sheron Textiles, with a box pleat. Walls are painted in Behr's...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A booth distinguishes the breakfast nook, which was carved out of a closet in a main floor bedroom and is one of Michael and Nancy Halwig's favorite spaces.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The dining room opens to the living room in the Midtown Atlanta home, which was built in 1916 but demolished and rebuilt, using the original plans. Craig Davis of Castlecraft Homes was the builder, and Todd Pritchett...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The kitchen island opens to the great room and looks out onto the backyard. A Viking induction cooktop is built in.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A bookshelf fills the space outside of a bedroom on the second level of the Midtown Atlanta home. The home was rebuilt in 2009 after the original 1916 plans.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The stairwell is coated in Classic Silver by Behr.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A neutral chaise lounge offers a restful spot next to the fireplace in the formal living room. The furniture is upholstered in fabric from Lewis and Sheron Textiles, with a box pleat. Walls are painted in Behr's...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Walls painted Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore and a floral landscape painting give the master bedroom a peaceful look. The double doors lead to the balcony, which has views of Piedmont Park.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

The bedroom on the main level serves as a guest room, and the homeowners updated the bathroom with marble countertops and walls painted Benjamin Moore's Gray Sky. Text by Marena Galluccio/Fast Copy News Service...Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

Marble wraps around and within the master bathroom, which has a freestanding tub. "We were able to create a large master bath with his and her closets in the space that had been the dining room and kitchen of the...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

An wine cellar is housed in the home's full basement. A partial basement was expanded during the rebuilding of the Midtown home.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

When the Halwigs rebuilt their historic 1916 house, they added a patio and in-ground pool. "They serve as a quiet calm oasis within the active Midtown area," Halwig said.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

The basement redo gave the couple room for a workout room. They've decorated with a framed guitar, Yale University flag and marlin.Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo/ Christopher Oquendo www.ophoto

A highlight of the dining room is the Murano glass chandelier from The Big Chandelier. A flower and vine trellis rug complements the pattern on the upholstered chairs. The walls are painted Pediment by Sherwin-Williams...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo

A grand piano has a prominent position in the Midtown Atlanta home. A Chopin bust rests on the piano. "Our piano fit nicely in the entry foyer hall that had served as entrances for the prior duplex property," homeowner...Text by Marena Galluccio/ Photos by Christopher Oquendo